Facilities Worker

Join our team as a Facilities Worker and play a key role in keeping Dunn County’s buildings, grounds, and equipment running smoothly. In this hands‑on role, you’ll take on a variety of tasks—from monitoring building systems and maintaining safety and security, to performing custodial work, grounds care, and basic repairs. Every day brings something different, and your work helps create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for employees and the community.

Pay is dependent upon qualifications. The wage range for those meeting the Facilities Worker requirements is $20.58 to $26.99 per hour, with anticipated starting pay between $20.58 and $22.18.

Interview dates are tentatively scheduled for November 17 and 18, 2026.

The following duties are primarily performed and which are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Monitors the operation of boilers, air compressors, air conditioning and other equipment; adjusts equipment settings as required. Performs heating and cooling water chemical testing. Operates computer to monitor building automation system.
• Monitors and performs building security checks of doors and windows in accordance with established building rounds, checklists and logs.
• Performs general custodial duties including locks and unlocks doors; sweeps, mops, waxes, and buffs floors; vacuums carpets; empties garbage cans; changes light bulbs; washes windows; cleans and sanitizes restrooms.
• Maintains daily operation and activity logs.
• Performs general building and grounds maintenance duties; mows grass; rakes leaf; removes snow; trims trees and other plants; maintains the operation of lawn mowers; attaches and removes snow plows from trucks; paints surfaces.
• Performs general electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs; installs electrical switches, outlets and fixtures; repairs electrical equipment; clears sinks and toilets; repairs plumbing leaks; inspects fire extinguishers.
• Maintains safe operation of County vehicles and equipment including checking fluids, brakes and tires; checking electrical systems; maintaining maintenance logs; and scheduling maintenance on vehicles.
• Moves furniture, equipment, packages, etc.
• Sets up and tears down meeting rooms.
• Assists Facilities Technician as assigned.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as required.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in custodial, building/grounds maintenance experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Valid driver’s license or the ability to travel between work locations.
• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential for the Facilities Worker to possess.

• Knowledge applicable custodial operations.
• Knowledge of operation of all cleaning equipment and grounds equipment required in the performance of the job (lawn equipment, snow removal equipment, washers, scrubbers, vacuums, etc.)
• Knowledge of all safety precautions, risk management procedures and proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of boiler operation, monitoring, documentation and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of the…